General
27 Apr 2007
Rape Management
The definition of rape in Australia varies between the States and Territories; however, in each jurisdiction acts of non-consensual sexual penetration of both men and…
Children's health
26 Apr 2007
Bronchodilators
Medical information about bronchodilators, bronchodilators drugs and adrenergic bronchodilators
Children's health
26 Apr 2007
A Woman’s Age At First Menstruation Influences Risk Of Obesity For Her Children
A new study published in PLoS Medicine suggests that the age when a woman’s periods start may affect her children’s growth rate during childhood, final height and risk of obesity in later life. Researchers from the Medical Research Council and University of Cambridge, led by Dr Ken Ong, studied the…
Children's health
26 Apr 2007
Long-acting stimulant Concerta® added to PBS for children diagnosed with ADHD
Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is still a focus of much public interest and debate. This should not be surprising however, considering that between 3 and 5% of primary school aged children suffer from the condition.1 The DSM-IV criteria for ADHD include displaying six or more symptoms of inattention…
Children's health
26 Apr 2007
Good news for families of children with ADHD as Concerta® is added to PBS
Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is still a focus of much public interest and debate. This should not be surprising however, considering that between 3 and 5% of primary school aged children suffer from the disorder. While the cause of ADHD remains unknown, it is characterised by the presence…
Blood
10 Apr 2007
Blood Clotting: Assessment Before Surgery
Adequate blood clotting is very important if you are about to have a surgical procedure. Modern surgical techniques have resulted in an overall decrease in…
Children's health
08 Apr 2007
Eosinophilic Oesophagitis (EO)
Eosinophilic oesophagitis is a gastrointestinal disorder in which the oesophagus is inflamed and causes stomach pain, nausea, vomiting and heartburn.
Bone
06 Apr 2007
Dental pain
Dental pain or toothache is acute or chronic pain related to the teeth and surrounding structures, varying in severity from mild to excruciating.
Heart
25 Mar 2007
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)/ Heart Bypass Surgery
Medical information about coronary artery bypass grafting heart operation news
